Histotechnology.. IN SPACE!

Course overview

The spatial organization of cells within a given tissue plays a crucial role in determining their overall function. Driven by the importance of understanding this organization, spatial transcriptomics is quickly becoming an exciting new tool for both researchers and clinicians to utilize, using applications with the ability to map cellular gene expression back to a specific location within the tissue. As the study of spatial transcriptomics continues to grow, Histology is playing an integral role in the success of these experiments, and histotechnologists are essential in making this work possible. In this session, the speaker will provide an overview of this exciting new field along with an introduction to three methods that are currently being used; namely, SLIDE-Seq, Visium, and Molecular Cartography. Attendees will receive practical advice to aid in the implementation of these methods within Histology laboratories as a valued collaborator, and in-depth information will be presented considering workflows, tissue preparation, tissue optimization, tissue capture, imaging, and troubleshooting.